Do you have trouble-shooting skills and abilities to test facility and building equipment in a GMP facility? Would you like to apply your skills to impact a company that follows science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? If so, then AstraZeneca's Facilities Technician opportunity in Durham, NC might be the one for you!

We are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth for AstraZeneca and to make people’s lives better. It pushes us to keep building on our foundations and progressing as we turn our ever-growing and increasingly complex pipeline from molecule to medicine. Be part of evolving how we work with Lean, cutting-edge science, digitalization, and sustainable practices.

AstraZeneca is at an exciting time of new products and launches. We get to work with innovative and scientific products on our leading-edge end-to-end supply chain, using the latest technologies and modern facilities.

AstraZeneca Durham has expanded and strengthened its respiratory products portfolio, delivering approvals and launches for multiple global inhalation products, with a robust pipeline in development. Our mission, through dedication to creating a culture of inclusion and teamwork, is to develop innovative therapeutics for respiratory diseases and conditions including asthma and COPD.  This site is responsible for the product, device, process, and analytical development of new inhalation products in the AZ portfolio. The site also manufactures and packages clinical supplies to meet clinical trial demands. Join us in Durham, NC, which is situated in Research Triangle Park; the leading center of innovation in the Southeast!

The Facilities Technician will support the Durham, NC facility and report to the Senior Manufacturing manager. In this role, you ensure smooth day-to-day operations within the office, laboratory, and manufacturing areas, be adept at resolve facilities issues, draw on significant hands-on experience as well as an understanding of when and how to contract required work. Ideally, have HVAC, mechanical, and cGMP experience.

What you will do:

• Maintain all building systems and equipment, including but not limited to, HVAC, CDA, vacuum, 01/RO, Purified Water systems, N2 systems, hot water boilers, chillers, electrical equipment, and BMS control systems.

• Trouble-shoot mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems

• Effectively and safely operate complex electrical and mechanical building equipment and systems.

• Perform and complete daily facilities equipment and utilities monitoring and data recording.

• Complete work requests for lab, office, and facilities systems in a timely matter, while offering superb customer service.

• Manage and coordinate vendor visits for general maintenance, preventative maintenance, and emergency repair activities. Work with equipment vendors on repairs, preventative maintenance, and system upgrades

• Ensure all preventative maintenance is completed on schedule, either in-house or by a vendor, while maintaining equipment history files on all equipment, assist in troubleshooting manufacturing equipment issues where necessary on a routine basis

• Perform general building and facility maintenance and cleaning, participate in equipment, office, and lab furniture reconfiguration, set-up, installations, and moves.

• Immediately respond to emergency situations such as fire, evacuation, and equipment failure.

Qualifications:

Education:

• A High School diploma / GED is required

Required:

• Minimum of five years of experience, preferably in a GMP facility

• Ability to work safely around hazardous materials

• Trouble-shooting skills and abilities to test facility and building equipment.

• Ability to perform electrical maintenance, plumbing, patching, painting, and carpentry.

• Ability to effectively read blueprints, schematic drawings, technical manuals, and instructions.

• Ability to operate a PC and sit and stand for extended periods of time. Some lifting required (not more than 50 lbs.). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred:

• Maintenance experience in a high-tech, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment.​

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development.

So, what’s next

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.